LibGuides: Required Summer Reading 2018: Madison City Schools

Madison City Schools (Bob Jones, Discovery Middle, Liberty Middle, James Clemons)

Madison City Schools Summer Lists
Website comprised of summer reading assignments for Madison City Schools.

Bob Jones High School

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Animal Farm by George Orwell; J. H. Plumb (Afterword by); C. M. Woodhouse
Call Number: YA PB ORW
ISBN: 0451524667
Publication Date: 1986-07-01
*9th Grade Regular & Pre-AP*

As ferociously fresh as it was more than a half century ago, this remarkable allegory of a downtrodden society of overworked, mistreated animals, and their quest to create a paradise of progress, justice, and equality is one of the most scathing satires ever published. As we witness the rise and bloody fall of the revolutionary animals, we begin to recognize the seeds of totalitarianism in the most idealistic organization; and in our most charismatic leaders, the souls of our cruelest oppressors.
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass by Robert G. O'Meally (Introduction by, Intro and Notes by); Frederick Douglass
Call Number: YAB DOU DOU
ISBN: 9781593080419
Publication Date: 2005-08-01
*10th Grade Regular & Pre-AP*

Born into a family of slaves, Frederick Douglass educated himself through sheer determination. His unconquered will to triumph over his circumstances makes his one of America’s best and most unlikely success stories. Douglass’ own account of his journey from slave to one of America’s great statesmen, writers, and orators is as fascinating as it is inspiring.
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
Call Number: YA PB STE
ISBN: 0140177396
Publication Date: 1993-09-01
*11th Grade Regular, Honors, AP English*

The compelling story of two outsiders striving to find their place in an unforgiving world. Drifters in search of work, George and his simple-minded friend Lennie have nothing in the world except each other and a dream--a dream that one day they will have some land of their own. Eventually they find work on a ranch in California’s Salinas Valley, but their hopes are doomed as Lennie, struggling against extreme cruelty, misunderstanding and feelings of jealousy, becomes a victim of his own strength. Tackling universal themes such as the friendship of a shared vision, and giving voice to America’s lonely and dispossessed, Of Mice and Men has proved one of Steinbeck’s most popular works, achieving success as a novel, a Broadway play and three acclaimed films.
Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston; Mary Helen Washington (Foreword by)
Call Number: YA F HUR
ISBN: 0060916508
Publication Date: 1900-01-01
*AP Language and Composition English 11*

When Janie, at sixteen, is caught kissing shiftless Johnny Taylor, her grandmother swiftly marries her off to an old man with sixty acres. Janie endures two stifling marriages before meeting the man of her dreams, who offers not diamonds, but a packet of flowering seeds ...
Lord of the Flies by William Golding; E. L. Epstein (Notes by); Jennifer Buehler (Contribution by); Lois Lowry (Afterword by)
Call Number: YA GOL
ISBN: 0399501487
Publication Date: 2003-12-16
*12th Grade Regular, Honors, AP English*

When a plane crashes on a remote island, a small group of schoolboys are the sole survivors. From the prophetic Simon and virtuous Ralph to the lovable Piggy and brutish Jack, each of the boys attempts to establish control as the reality - and brutal savagery - of their situation sets in.

The boys' struggle to find a way of existing in a community with no fixed boundaries invites readers to evaluate the concepts involved in social and political constructs and moral frameworks. Ideas of community, leadership, and the rule of law are called into question as the reader has to consider who has a right to power, why, and what the consequences of the acquisition of power may be. Often compared to Catcher in the Rye, Lord of the Flies also represents a coming-of-age story of innocence lost.
How to Read Literature Like a Professor by Thomas C. Foster
Call Number: 808 FOS
ISBN: 006000942X
Publication Date: 2003-02-18
*AP Literature & Composition 12*

Introduction: How'd he do that? -- Every trip is a quest (except when it's not) -- Nice to eat with you : acts of communion -- Nice to eat you : acts of vampires -- If it's square, it's a sonnet -- Now, where have I seen her before? -- When in doubt, it's from Shakespeare -- Or the bible -- Hanseldee and Greteldum -- It's Greek to me -- It's more than just rain or snow -- Interlude: does he mean that? -- More than it's gonna hurt you : concerning violence -- Is that a symbol? -- It's all political -- Yes, she's a Christ figure, too -- Flights of fancy -- It's all about sex -- Except sex -- If she comes up, it's baptism -- Geography matters -- So does season -- Interlude: One story -- Marked for greatness -- He's blind for a reason, you know -- It's never just heart disease -- And rarely just illness -- Don't read with your eyes -- Is he serious? and other ironies -- A test case.

What does it mean when a fictional hero takes a journey?. Shares a meal? Gets drenched in a sudden rain shower? Often, there is much more going on in a novel or poem than is readily visible on the surface -- a symbol, maybe, that remains elusive, or an unexpected twist on a character - and there's that sneaking suspicion that the deeper meaning of a literary text keeps escaping you. In this practical and amusing guide to literature, Thomas C. Foster shows how easy and gratifying it is to unlock those hidden truths, and to discover a world where a road leads to a quest a shared meal may signify a communion and rain, whether cleansing or destructive, is never just rain. Ranging from major themes to literary models, narrative devices, and form, How to Read Literature Like a Professor is the perfect companion for making your reading experience more enriching, satisfying, and fun.

Bob Jones Titles Available as Ebooks and Audiobooks

The following book selections are available in other formats besides paperback. These include downloadable eBooks and eAudiobooks as well as audiobooks in CD format. Click on the title to check catalog or Digital Media Zone for current checkout availablity.

Animal Farm
CD Audiobook
Animal Farm
MP3 Audiobook
Animal Farm
Digital Audiobook
Animal Farm
DMZ Audiobook
Animal Farm
DMZ Ebook
Lord of the Flies
CD Audiobook
Lord of the Flies
DMZ Audiobook
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
CD Audiobook
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
Project Gutenberg eBook
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
DMZ eBook
Of Mice and Men
CD Audiobook
Of Mice and Men
DMZ Audiobook
Of Mice and Men
DMZ eBook
Their Eyes Were Watching God
CD Audiobook

Discovery Middle School

Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly
Call Number: J 510.9252 LEE
ISBN: 9780606396233
Publication Date: 2016-12-06
*Grade 6 Language Arts*

Regular Grade 7 must choose 2 of the 3 fiction selections and 2 of the 3 nonfiction selections listed.

The Foghorn by Ray Bradbury; Gary Kelley (Illustrator)
Call Number: SF BRA
ISBN: 088682107X
Publication Date: 1993-08-01
*Regular English 7* .

A prehistoric reptilian monster seeking another of its own kind rises from the sea when it hears a bellowing fog horn calling to it.
Rikki-Tikki-Tavi by Rudyard Kipling; Danuta Mayer (Illustrator)
Call Number: J KIP
ISBN: 0763601357
Publication Date: 1997-10-06
*Regular English 7*

A courageous mongoose thwarts the evil plans of Nag and Nagaina, two big black cobras who live in the garden.
The Retrieved Reformation by O. Henry; Van H. Cartmell (Editor); Bennett Cerf (Editor)
ISBN: 0679601228
Publication Date: 1994-03-22
*Regular English 7*

"A Retrieved Reformation" is a short story by American author O. Henry first published in The Cosmopolitan Magazine, April 1903. It describes the events which lead up to the reformation of an ex-convict

Nonfiction Selections for Regular Grade 7 (Choose 2 of 3 from Newsela):

"Teen Runner with a Disability Races to the Finish Line"

"Whiz Kid: World's top Drone Racer Keeps Feet on the Ground, Eyes on Future"

"Opinion: Ignore the Bullies and Dare to Be Different. Jeremy Lin Says"

The Call of the Wild by Jack London; Martin Gascoigne (Illustrator); Melvin Burgess (Introduction by)
Call Number: YA LON
ISBN: 9780141321059
Publication Date: 2008-03-27
*Honors English 7*

A classic novel reissued for contemporary readers.
Follow a dog named Buck through violence and hardship, loyalty and loss, finally finding himself and his home in the Yukon wilderness. Truly a must-have for London fans, book lovers, and adventurers.

Honors 7 Students must choose 1 of the following Newsela selections in addition to Call of the Wild:

"Study Shows Dogs and Humans are More Alike Than Was Previously Thought"

"Scrawny Stray with Spirit of a Champion Earns a Spot as Canine Fighter"

"Social Media Skills Help Iranian Woman Save Stray Dogs from Cruel Fate"

The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton
Call Number: YA HIN
ISBN: 014038572X
Publication Date: 1988-09-01
*Regular and Honors English 8*

According to Ponyboy, there are two kinds of people in the world: greasers and socs. A soc (short for "social") has money, can get away with just about anything, and has an attitude longer than a limousine. A greaser, on the other hand, always lives on the outside and needs to watch his back. Ponyboy is a greaser, and he's always been proud of it, even willing to rumble against a gang of socs for the sake of his fellow greasers--until one terrible night when his friend Johnny kills a soc. The murder gets under Ponyboy's skin, causing his bifurcated world to crumble and teaching him that pain feels the same whether a soc or a greaser.

Liberty Middle School

Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly
Call Number: J 510.9252 LEE
ISBN: 9780606396233
Publication Date: 2016-12-06
*Grade 6 Language Arts*

Regular Grade 7 must choose 2 of the 3 fiction selections and 2 of the 3 nonfiction selections listed.

The Foghorn by Ray Bradbury; Gary Kelley (Illustrator)
Call Number: SF BRA
ISBN: 088682107X
Publication Date: 1993-08-01
*Regular English 7* .

A prehistoric reptilian monster seeking another of its own kind rises from the sea when it hears a bellowing fog horn calling to it.
Rikki-Tikki-Tavi by Rudyard Kipling; Danuta Mayer (Illustrator)
Call Number: J KIP
ISBN: 0763601357
Publication Date: 1997-10-06
*Regular English 7*

A courageous mongoose thwarts the evil plans of Nag and Nagaina, two big black cobras who live in the garden.
The Retrieved Reformation by O. Henry; Van H. Cartmell (Editor); Bennett Cerf (Editor)
ISBN: 0679601228
Publication Date: 1994-03-22
*Regular English 7*

"A Retrieved Reformation" is a short story by American author O. Henry first published in The Cosmopolitan Magazine, April 1903. It describes the events which lead up to the reformation of an ex-convict

Nonfiction Selections for Regular Grade 7 (Choose 2 of 3 from Newsela):

"Teen Runner with a Disability Races to the Finish Line"

"Whiz Kid: World's top Drone Racer Keeps Feet on the Ground, Eyes on Future"

"Opinion: Ignore the Bullies and Dare to Be Different. Jeremy Lin Says"

The Call of the Wild by Jack London; Martin Gascoigne (Illustrator); Melvin Burgess (Introduction by)
Call Number: YA LON
ISBN: 9780141321059
Publication Date: 2008-03-27
*Honors English 7*

A classic novel reissued for contemporary readers.
Follow a dog named Buck through violence and hardship, loyalty and loss, finally finding himself and his home in the Yukon wilderness. Truly a must-have for London fans, book lovers, and adventurers.

Students must read the following selection in addition to Call of the Wild:

"The Klondike Gold Rush"

The Ransom of Red Chief by O. Henry; Etienne Delessert (Illustrator)
Call Number: F HEN
ISBN: 1583415858
Publication Date: 2008-01-01
*Liberty Middle Regular English 8*

Bill and Sam arrive in the small American town of Summit with only two hundred dollars, but they need more and Sam has an idea for making a lot of money. When things start to go very wrong, both men soon regret their visit - and the idea.
Peak by Roland Smith; Anders Ericsson; Robert Pool
Call Number: YA SMI
ISBN: 9780152062682
Publication Date: 2008-08-01
*Honors English 8*

The only thing you’ll find on the summit of Mount Everest is a divine view. The things that really matter lie far below. – Peak Marcello

After fourteen-year-old Peak Marcello is arrested for scaling a New York City skyscraper, he's left with two choices: wither away in Juvenile Detention or go live with his long-lost father, who runs a climbing company in Thailand. But Peak quickly learns that his father's renewed interest in him has strings attached. Big strings. As owner of Peak Expeditions, he wants his son to be the youngest person to reach the Everest summit--and his motives are selfish at best. Even so, for a climbing addict like Peak, tackling Everest is the challenge of a lifetime. But it's also one that could cost him his life.

Roland Smith has created an action-packed adventure about friendship, sacrifice, family, and the drive to take on Everest, despite the incredible risk. The story of Peak’s dangerous ascent—told in his own words—is suspenseful, immediate, and impossible to put down.

Regular English 8 must read one of the following nonfiction selections:

"For the Tablet Generation: A Lesson in Digital Citizenship" by Eric Westervelt

"Identifying Teenage Cyber-Bullying Behavior" by Suren Ramasubbu

Generation Z Teens Stereotyped as 'Lazy and Unaware'" by Micoleta Julianne
Publication Date: 2012
*Regular English 8*
Huff Post article

Regular English 8 must select one of the following short stories:

The Lady or the Tiger? by Stockton, Frank
Publication Date: 1882
*Regular English 8*

A person accused of a crime is brought into a public arena and must choose one of two doors. Behind one door is a lady whom the king has deemed an appropriate match for the accused; behind the other is a fierce, hungry tiger. Both doors are heavily soundproofed to prevent the accused from hearing what is behind each.
TITLE IS AVAILABLE FOR FREE DOWNLOAD AT http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/396
There Will Come Soft Rains by Bradbury, Ray
Call Number: 811.508 PEN
Publication Date: 2011-10-25
*Regular English 8*

Discovery & Liberty Middle Titles Available as eBooks and Audiobooks

Call of the Wild
CD Audiobook
Call of the Wild
DMZ Audiobook
Call of the Wild
DMZ Audiobook
Call of the Wild
DMZ eBook
The Outsiders
CD Audiobook
The Outsiders
DMZ eBook
The Outsiders
DMZ Audiobook
Peak
DMZ eBook

James Clemens High School

Animal Farm by George Orwell; Ann Patchett (Foreword by)
Call Number: YA ORW
ISBN: 0452284244
Publication Date: 2003-05-06
*Regular and Pre-AP English 9*

As ferociously fresh as it was more than a half century ago, this remarkable allegory of a downtrodden society of overworked, mistreated animals, and their quest to create a paradise of progress, justice, and equality is one of the most scathing satires ever published. As we witness the rise and bloody fall of the revolutionary animals, we begin to recognize the seeds of totalitarianism in the most idealistic organization; and in our most charismatic leaders, the souls of our cruelest oppressors.
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass by Robert G. O'Meally (Introduction by, Intro and Notes by); Frederick Douglass
Call Number: YAB DOU DOU
ISBN: 9781593080419
Publication Date: 2005-08-01
*10th Grade Regular & Pre-AP*

Born into a family of slaves, Frederick Douglass educated himself through sheer determination. His unconquered will to triumph over his circumstances makes his one of America’s best and most unlikely success stories. Douglass’ own account of his journey from slave to one of America’s great statesmen, writers, and orators is as fascinating as it is inspiring.
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
Call Number: YA PB STE
ISBN: 0140177396
Publication Date: 1993-09-01
*Regular and Honors English 11*

The compelling story of two outsiders striving to find their place in an unforgiving world. Drifters in search of work, George and his simple-minded friend Lennie have nothing in the world except each other and a dream--a dream that one day they will have some land of their own. Eventually they find work on a ranch in California’s Salinas Valley, but their hopes are doomed as Lennie, struggling against extreme cruelty, misunderstanding and feelings of jealousy, becomes a victim of his own strength. Tackling universal themes such as the friendship of a shared vision, and giving voice to America’s lonely and dispossessed, Of Mice and Men has proved one of Steinbeck’s most popular works, achieving success as a novel, a Broadway play and three acclaimed films.
The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien
Call Number: F OBR
ISBN: 9780618706419
Publication Date: 2009-10-13
*AP Language & Composition*

They carried malaria tablets, love letters, 28-pound mine detectors, dope, illustrated bibles, each other. And if they made it home alive, they carried unrelenting images of a nightmarish war that history is only beginning to absorb. Since its first publication, The Things They Carried has become an unparalleled Vietnam testament, a classic work of American literature, and a profound study of men at war that illuminates the capacity, and the limits, of the human heart and soul.

The Things They Carried depicts the men of Alpha Company: Jimmy Cross, Henry Dobbins, Rat Kiley, Mitchell Sanders, Norman Bowker, Kiowa, and the character Tim O’Brien, who has survived his tour in Vietnam to become a father and writer at the age of forty-three.
How to Read Literature Like a Professor by Thomas C. Foster
Call Number: 808 FOS
ISBN: 006000942X
Publication Date: 2003-02-18
*AP Literature & Composition English 12*

Introduction: How'd he do that? -- Every trip is a quest (except when it's not) -- Nice to eat with you : acts of communion -- Nice to eat you : acts of vampires -- If it's square, it's a sonnet -- Now, where have I seen her before? -- When in doubt, it's from Shakespeare -- Or the bible -- Hanseldee and Greteldum -- It's Greek to me -- It's more than just rain or snow -- Interlude: does he mean that? -- More than it's gonna hurt you : concerning violence -- Is that a symbol? -- It's all political -- Yes, she's a Christ figure, too -- Flights of fancy -- It's all about sex -- Except sex -- If she comes up, it's baptism -- Geography matters -- So does season -- Interlude: One story -- Marked for greatness -- He's blind for a reason, you know -- It's never just heart disease -- And rarely just illness -- Don't read with your eyes -- Is he serious? and other ironies -- A test case.

What does it mean when a fictional hero takes a journey?. Shares a meal? Gets drenched in a sudden rain shower? Often, there is much more going on in a novel or poem than is readily visible on the surface -- a symbol, maybe, that remains elusive, or an unexpected twist on a character - and there's that sneaking suspicion that the deeper meaning of a literary text keeps escaping you. In this practical and amusing guide to literature, Thomas C. Foster shows how easy and gratifying it is to unlock those hidden truths, and to discover a world where a road leads to a quest a shared meal may signify a communion and rain, whether cleansing or destructive, is never just rain. Ranging from major themes to literary models, narrative devices, and form, How to Read Literature Like a Professor is the perfect companion for making your reading experience more enriching, satisfying, and fun.
1984 by George Orwell; Erich Fromm (Afterword by)
Call Number: YA ORW
ISBN: 0451524934
Publication Date: 1950-07-01
*Honors English 12 and AP Literature & Composition*

The year 1984 has come and gone, but George Orwell's prophetic, nightmarish vision in 1949 of the world we were becoming is timelier than ever. 1984 is still the great modern classic of "negative utopia" -a startlingly original and haunting novel that creates an imaginary world that is completely convincing, from the first sentence to the last four words. No one can deny the novel's hold on the imaginations of whole generations, or the power of its admonitions -a power that seems to grow, not lessen, with the passage of time.